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Settled status
• 5 years or more in the UK
• Resident in the UK by 31 December 2020
• 2-3 week processing time
• Apply by 30 June 2021
• No supervening event
• Criminality assessments
Pre-settled status
• Less than 5 years in the UK
• Resident in the UK by 31 December 2020
• 2-3 week processing time
• Apply by 30 June 2021
• Absences – 6 months out of 12 (with exceptions)
• Criminality assessment
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• Free Movement will end on 31 December 2020
• You can recruit from the EU up to that date as long as they enter the UK before 31 Dec 2020
• Prepare your business – some individuals may not be eligible to work in the UK in the future if they are not already in the UK
• Ensure that you are prepared to sponsor EU and non-EU nationals in certain roles by obtaining a Sponsor Licence
• Apply for a Sponsor Licence as soon as possible. There will be an influx towards the end of the year
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• Skilled Worker Route
• Sponsor licence required
• EU and Non-EU nationals will be treated the same
• Mandatory Criteria
• Job offer from a licensed sponsor
• English language
• Minimum skills level lowered (RQF Level 3 equivalent to A Levels +)
• 70 points required
• Tradeable points
• PHD or PHD in stem subject
• Shortage Occupation List
• Salary (M
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• New Graduate Immigration Route
• Launches in Summer 2021
• Is an “unsponsored” route
• 2 years maximum
• Only for graduates
• Other routes – Global Talent Route
• Visitors
• EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and other non-visa nationals will not require a visa when visiting for up to 6 months for permitted activities
• All migrants entering for other reasons (such as work or study) will still need to apply for entry clearance in advance
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